Wednesday's Child: Meet Mason, a creative 14-year-old hoping for a family to fill his life with color
The world is but a canvas to our imagination. If a child in foster care could paint what's on their mind, chances are it would be what they desire most — a family. In this week's Wednesday's Child, we introduce you to Mason, a polite and quiet teen who paints a picture of what he wants most in life.
Mason has an eye for art. The 14-year-old loves to imagine, create and fill his life with color.
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As talented as he is, one thing is missing – confidence in himself.
'I've been thinking about being an artist, but it's kind of hard to be an artist, so I haven't really thought of what else I could be,' Mason said.
A lot of that comes from his childhood and the absence of a supportive family. After two years, he's ready for stability and a place to belong.
'Not to be rude, but foster care is just a lot, and you can't really do all the things you want in foster care, so that's one reason I wanted to be adopted,' Mason said.
His Adoption Specialist, Heather Grimes, said Mason was forced to grow up fast. She believes a family will encourage him to simply be a kid again, and most importantly, believe in himself.
'Whenever he does find the right family, I think that it will blossom him just into a different child, as far as him being more confident in himself and confident in what he has to offer,' Grimes said.
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For now, Mason pictures what his future will look like when that day finally comes.
'I get to be with a family my whole life,' Mason said.
Mason added that he would love to be in a two-parent home and be the only child so he can get all the love.
He said as a bonus, he would love it if the family could have a parrot, another way to add some color to his life.
If you are interested in learning more about Mason or inquiring about adopting him, visit TheProjectZero.org.
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